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BLOGS: What's HOT in Home Exterior Design?

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One of this year’s biggest housing trends is sustainability, and few things are more sustainable than a drought-tolerant, low-water landscape. Xeriscape, the landscaping practice of reducing or eliminating the need for irrigation, is a growing trend in exterior design.Virtual home design experts at brick&batten can show you new ways to increase  your curb appeal. To give your landscape some color, these 11 plants that look great and require very little water.
Early fall is actually a great time to dig into some landscaping work. The summer sun finally starts to back off, but it’s still warm enough for perennials to establish a root system before the first winter frost.Some landscapers argue that flowers, shrubs, and trees planted in the fall have even more developed root systems than those planted in the spring. Better root systems = More blooms and better overall performance.
Once you add window boxes to your home, it’s common for it to look like something is missing if you decide to tuck them away for the traditional off-seasons. However, every season has something to offer when it comes to window boxes. Luckily, the internet and even neighborhoods around town are rich with delightful window box ideas for every season, and we’ve curated some of our favorites. Here’s to keeping them looking pretty year-round!

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From creating contrast with dark brick and light trim to accenting painted brick with natural elements like wood and stone, there is a wide range of exterior brick paint color ideas that can elevate your home exterior. Here are some of our favorites: https://bit.ly/41hJOyy
12 Exterior Brick Paint Color Ideas We Love
From creating contrast with dark brick and light trim to accenting painted brick with natural elements like wood and stone, there is a wide range of exterior brick paint color ideas that can elevate your home exterior. Here are some of our favorites: https://bit.ly/41hJOyy
In this roundup of the top home exterior trends of 2024, we highlight design styles and elements, paint colors, and more that will be popular in the year to come. Check it out and let us know which trend you're most excited about: https://bit.ly/47Vecki
Top Home Exterior Trends of 2024: Forecasting
In this roundup of the top home exterior trends of 2024, we highlight design styles and elements, paint colors, and more that will be popular in the year to come. Check it out and let us know which trend you're most excited about: https://bit.ly/47Vecki
With 2023 coming to a close soon, it's time to share our favorite exterior design trends from the past year. Check out our full list, and let us know which trend you love most: https://bit.ly/483mpmo
Our Favorite Exterior Design Trends 2023: Looking Back
With 2023 coming to a close soon, it's time to share our favorite exterior design trends from the past year. Check out our full list, and let us know which trend you love most: https://bit.ly/483mpmo
With 2023 coming to a close soon, it's time to share our favorite exterior design trends from the past year. Check out our full list, and let us know which trend you love most: https://bit.ly/483mpmo
Our Favorite Exterior Design Trends 2023: Looking Back
With 2023 coming to a close soon, it's time to share our favorite exterior design trends from the past year. Check out our full list, and let us know which trend you love most: https://bit.ly/483mpmo
We’re excited to announce the top exterior house color 2024 has to offer. Learn which hue we picked and why: https://bit.ly/415Fq5w
Our Top Exterior House Color 2024
We’re excited to announce the top exterior house color 2024 has to offer. Learn which hue we picked and why: https://bit.ly/415Fq5w
We're excited to present our list of the best exterior house colors for 2024. Whether you desire something dark and moody or light and bright, there’s a designer-approved hue here for everyone. View the full list and let us know which color is your favorite: https://bit.ly/3R3XXux
The 14 Best Exterior House Colors for 2024
We're excited to present our list of the best exterior house colors for 2024. Whether you desire something dark and moody or light and bright, there’s a designer-approved hue here for everyone. View the full list and let us know which color is your favorite: https://bit.ly/3R3XXux
From dark and moody to light and bright, our roundup of the best Sherwin Williams exterior paint colors for 2024 has a bit of everything. See the full list here, and let us know which hues you love most: https://bit.ly/3RiMWa3 Sherwin Williams Exterior Paint Colors, Exterior Design, House Exterior, Batten, Roundup, Curb Appeal, Moody, Hues, Brick
The 14 Best Sherwin Williams Exterior Paint Colors for 2024
From dark and moody to light and bright, our roundup of the best Sherwin Williams exterior paint colors for 2024 has a bit of everything. See the full list here, and let us know which hues you love most: https://bit.ly/3RiMWa3
Thinking of painting your home exterior? Be sure to check out our list of the best Benjamin Moore exterior paint colors for 2024 first: https://bit.ly/3RaFHAE White Paint Colors, Exterior Paint Colors, White Paints, Organic Decor, Organic Modern, Benjamin Moore Exterior Paint, Zionsville
The 14 Best Benjamin Moore Exterior Paint Colors for 2024
Thinking of painting your home exterior? Be sure to check out our list of the best Benjamin Moore exterior paint colors for 2024 first: https://bit.ly/3RaFHAE
In celebration of Thanksgiving and all the wonderful clients we’ve had the privilege of working with this past year, we’re sharing some of our team’s favorite exterior designs of 2023: https://bit.ly/3QKGFSN Privilege, Clients, Celebration, Thanksgiving
The brick&batten Team’s Favorite Exterior Designs of 2023
In celebration of Thanksgiving and all the wonderful clients we’ve had the privilege of working with this past year, we’re sharing some of our team’s favorite exterior designs of 2023: https://bit.ly/3QKGFSN
Courtyards give homeowners their very own outdoor oasis, while intentionally filling space in a yard. Because they’re framed by walls — either partially or fully enclosed — but have no roof, courtyards often feel like an outdoor room and offer a comfortable place to gather. Read on for examples of some of our favorite houses with courtyards: https://bit.ly/47iveZM Outdoor Oasis, Outdoor Rooms, Outdoor Seating, Brick Columns, Concrete Retaining Walls, Brick Ranch, Stucco Walls
10 Gorgeous Houses With Courtyards
Courtyards give homeowners their very own outdoor oasis, while intentionally filling space in a yard. Because they’re framed by walls — either partially or fully enclosed — but have no roof, courtyards often feel like an outdoor room and offer a comfortable place to gather. Read on for examples of some of our favorite houses with courtyards: https://bit.ly/47iveZM
Named after Shakespeare’s iconic leading lady, Juliet balconies add character, natural light, and architectural interest to any home. Explore our favorite Juliet balconies to find inspiration for your own exterior: https://bit.ly/3ujut3Z Exterior Stone, Double Glass Doors, Double French Doors, Traditional Architecture, Architecture Details, Juliet Balcony Ideas, Mediterranean Aesthetic
8 Juliet Balcony Ideas
Named after Shakespeare’s iconic leading lady, Juliet balconies add character, natural light, and architectural interest to any home. Explore our favorite Juliet balconies to find inspiration for your own exterior: https://bit.ly/3ujut3Z
Creamy by Sherwin Williams is a breathtaking and versatile shade of white that brings a warm and welcoming ambiance to exteriors. Read our full review here: https://bit.ly/3spbCnE Off White Paint Colors, Off White Paints, Perfect Paint Color, Modern Exterior, Sherwin Williams Creamy, Brick Show, Dover White
Our Review of Creamy by Sherwin Williams
Creamy by Sherwin Williams is a breathtaking and versatile shade of white that brings a warm and welcoming ambiance to exteriors. Read our full review here: https://bit.ly/3spbCnE
When this client decided to update her brick home exterior, she wasn’t sure if painting it was the right choice, so she turned to us to help her visualize what it might look like. See how brick paint and other design elements transformed her exterior: https://bit.ly/40BZBb8 Brick Exterior House, Brick House, Brick Rendering, Paint Color Swatches, Shoji White, Contemporary Front Doors, S Brick, Color Siding, Texas Homes
Brick Paint Provides Modern Refresh for Texas Home
When this client decided to update her brick home exterior, she wasn’t sure if painting it was the right choice, so she turned to us to help her visualize what it might look like. See how brick paint and other design elements transformed her exterior: https://bit.ly/40BZBb8
For a distinguished, moody look, consider using a dark color palette for your exterior. Discover our favorite dark paint color combinations that lend your home a refined, eye-catching finish: https://bit.ly/3MyVbfe Dark Paint Colors, Dark Color Palette, Exterior Brick, Color Combinations Paint, Decor Home Living Room, Painted Brick, Window Frames
8 Dark Color Palette Ideas for Your Home’s Exterior
For a distinguished, moody look, consider using a dark color palette for your exterior. Discover our favorite dark paint color combinations that lend your home a refined, eye-catching finish: https://bit.ly/3MyVbfe
Because of its incredible versatility, subtle warm undertones, and calming effect, Sherwin Williams' Dovetail is one of our go-to gray exterior paint colors. Learn all about Dovetail, including our recommended applications, ideal paint color pairings, and more: https://bit.ly/3QulLHC Exterior Gray Paint, Grey Paint, Dovetail Sherwin Williams, Best Sherwin Williams Paint, Love Your Home, Design Your Home, Vertical Siding
Our Review of Dovetail by Sherwin Williams
Because of its incredible versatility, subtle warm undertones, and calming effect, Sherwin Williams' Dovetail is one of our go-to gray exterior paint colors. Learn all about Dovetail, including our recommended applications, ideal paint color pairings, and more: https://bit.ly/3QulLHC